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Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe & European Quantum Electronics Conference (CLEO/Europe-EQEC)

Low Cost Quantum Secret Key Growing for Consumer Transactions

J. L. Duligall, M. S. Godfrey, A. M. Lynch, William J. Munro, Keith Harrison, John Rarity

Published Jun 1, 2007• 4 citations
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Abstract

We present the design and development of a novel free-space quantum cryptography system complete with purpose-built software that can operate in daylight conditions. Current commercial quantum cryptography systems are expensive, use purpose-built components and are made-to-order.
DOI
10.1109/cleoe-iqec.2007.4387012

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